The nation is celebrating the 103rd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day-2023 in a befitting manner.
 
On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born in a respected Muslim family at Tungipara village of Gopalganj sub-division, now district.
 
He was the third among four daughters and two sons of his parents - Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and Saira Khatun.

In observance of the day, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will issue separate messages this afternoon.

The day is a public holiday.
 
Marking the birth anniversary and the National Children's Day, the national flag will be hoisted atop all buildings of government, semi government, autonomous and private organizations as well educational institutions and Bangladesh missions abroad.
 
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay tributes to Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at Bangabandhu's mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
 
To mark the day, a national children's rally and a three-day book fair will be organised. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to join the children's rally to be organised by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs as the chief guest.
 
Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and other private TV channels and radio stations will air special programmes highlighting the significance of the day in the life of Bangalees.